Birmingham residents face a festive nightmare as fly-tipped Christmas rubbish piles up in Small Heath and Bordesley Green. The ongoing bin strikes, now nearly a year old, are creating a public health crisis. Read more on the council's response.
The rollout of contactless payments on UK railways has led to higher peak-time fares and reduced off-peak options, sparking criticism from MPs and passenger groups. Find out how the changes affect your journey.
Major rail engineering works will close London Liverpool Street and disrupt Waterloo over Christmas. With 472,000 battery failures predicted, drivers are urged to check cars for festive travel.
A year after meeting on a late-night London Northwestern Railway service, Steve Higgs recreated the journey and proposed to Payal Pandya with the train guard's help. Read their heartwarming UK love story.
US President Donald Trump announces deadly military strikes against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.
A heritage railway near Birmingham is running special Christmas Day steam trains on a 'pay what you can afford' basis. Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine on a festive journey from Loughborough and Leicester. Book your magical alternative now!
A shopper filmed a mouse at Batch'd in Birmingham's Bullring. The chain cites city-wide bin strikes as the cause. Environmental Health inspected the site.
Construction is finished on five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country, restoring passenger services to some areas for the first time since WWII. Read the full details.
Millions face Christmas travel disruption. Know your rights for compensation on delayed trains and flights. Plan ahead with expert advice from Quotezone.co.uk.
Staff shortages cause major CrossCountry train cancellations and delays through Birmingham New Street on Dec 22, disrupting travel from Nottingham to Cardiff. Check your journey.
The Brecon Mountain Railway in Wales has been ranked as one of Europe's top ten most scenic train journeys. Just over two hours from Birmingham, it offers a stunning and affordable day out.
A Welsh steam railway just over two hours from Birmingham has been ranked among Europe's most beautiful scenic train journeys, based on Tripadvisor reviews. Discover this affordable day out.
Daisy House, a 16-year-old Sixth Form student, has died after being found injured on tracks at Loughton Underground station. Her family pays tribute.
Discover Stourbridge's record-breaking 3-minute train journey, the shortest in Europe. Explore the town's charm, from glass-making to football star Jude Bellingham.
Three new Birmingham railway stations are finished, with passenger services set to start early next year. The project ends an 80-year wait for rail travel in the area.
Major disruption on Birmingham rail lines after a train struck an obstruction between New Street and International stations. Delays and alterations expected. Get the latest travel updates here.
Rail passengers face major disruption as flooding cancels and diverts West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Stratford-upon-Avon. Rail replacement buses are running.
Elton and Orston station in Nottinghamshire was used by just 212 people last year, making it one of the UK's least-used. Discover the story behind the quiet platform.
Flu cases in UK hospitals have reached a record high of 3,140, putting the NHS under severe strain. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of the woods' amid ongoing junior doctor strikes.
A train driver's microsleep, caused by disrupted sleep from childcare duties, led to a low-speed buffer collision at London Bridge station. No injuries were reported.
Everything you need to know about Cruz from Simon Cowell's new boy band December 10, including his age, hometown, musical theatre background and Instagram. Discover the rising star.
Discover everything about Nicolas, the 16-year-old singer in Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10, from his Lisbon roots to his Harry Styles comparisons and rocky audition. Read the full story now.
Get the facts on Cruz, the 19-year-old star from Uxbridge in Simon Cowell's new Netflix boyband December 10. Discover his musical theatre roots and Instagram.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting apologises for disruption as UK-wide doctor strike starts. The 5-day walkout, rejected by 83% of BMA members, runs until December 22.
Commuters face major disruption as a police incident near the railway between Coventry and Nuneaton cancels trains. Expected to last until 8:30 on Tuesday 16 December.
Birmingham and the West Midlands face days of heavy rain and strong winds, causing train cancellations and event postponements. Stay informed on the latest travel updates and safety advice.
Great Western Railway is trialling McLaren F1 technology to capture 5G and satellite signals, aiming to end patchy onboard internet. The £300k trial runs until January.
CrossCountry train passengers can travel as normal this Saturday after the RMT union called off planned strike action. Check your journey for engineering works.
Rail passengers can breathe a sigh of relief as RMT union calls off planned CrossCountry strikes. Normal timetables are reinstated for key December Saturdays, though engineering work will cause some changes. Check before you travel.
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.